He holds a degree in Biological Sciences from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1977), a master's degree in Geography from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1982), and a doctorate in Geography from the Fluminense Federal University (2005). He is a Full Professor in the Department of Geography at the Fluminense Federal University, where he has been working since 1978. He has experience in the areas of General Ecology and Geography, mainly focusing on the following subjects: conservation units, public use in conservation units, environmental impacts, socio-environmental conflicts, and environmental education.
EDUCATION
1974 - 1977: Bachelor's degree in Biological University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil
1978 - 1982: Master's degree in University of Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ, Brazil
2002 - 2005 - Doctorate in Federal University, UFF, Brazil
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Environmental Science, Nature and Landscape Conservation, Ecology, Pollution